September 9, 2014
WEST DISTRICT NEWS
A weekly newsletter to keep you connected.

Missional Office Calendar Now Online

 

The West District will continue to be a virtual office going to different churches throughout the district for the purpose of meeting with church people and pastors.  The main concept this coming year is to fulfill the new focus of the district superintendent as a missional strategist.  This would mean John Groves and John Davis will be asking about what you are doing in missions and help each congregation to be outwardly focused.

 

Therefore, we are transitioning from being called a "virtual office" to a "missional office."  You can still find our calendar of office locations on the district website at www.inumc.org/westdistrict. It is our hope that when you notice where we are planning our "office for the day" you will join us for conversation and share what exciting events are taking place in your places of worship and ministry. This office time is open to both laity and clergy. 

 

Our vision is to create an operational team to help create ministry action plans for churches to look at the root causes of living out ministry with minimal growth.  We need to help one another in fulfilling the mission of the Indiana Conference.

 

Blessings and Prayers,

The West District Staff

 

 

West District United Methodist Women


There's a lot going on with the United Methodist Women in the West District! Checkout the West District UMW page for exciting news, events and reports! 

Organist Needed - Peniel UMC in Brazil

Peniel UMC in Brazil is in need of an Organist. This person will be expected to play for worship services every Sunday, as well as participate in choir practice. This is a paid position. Interested persons should contact Martha Nicosia by email or by phone: 812-877-7704 and leave message.


 

 

EVENTS
In an effort to keep this newsletter as concise as possible, we are listing local church events only on the district web site.  To view these events, simply CLICK HERE, and you will be directed to it.  If your church has an event you would like featured on this calendar, please e-mail the details to Katie Swisher at [email protected].

West District UMW Fall Celebration
"Celebrating God's Magnificent Diversity"

Saturday, September 27th 

10:00 AM

Ellettsville UMC

(803 W. Temperance)

 

Featuring: 

  • Marilyn Haun from "Circles of Life" Native American Community
  • Memorial Service, Communion and Liturgical Dancers from Fairview UMC
  • Business meeting, officer elections and installation
More details are available at the West District UMW website. R.S.V.P. by September 20th. 
UMW of Indiana - Sixth Annual Meeting Celebration
October 10-11, 2014
Lawrence UMC, Indianapolis 

 

Details available at the West District UMW website. Registration deadline September 19th. 

Clergy Covenant Day
November 11, 2014
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
St. Luke's UMC, Indianapolis

 

ATTENTION:  ALL CLERGY

Active, Retired, Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors, Extension Ministries

Bishop Mike Coyner, Leadership Development, and the Board of Ordained Ministry and Chairs of the Indiana Conference Clergy Orders call for a gathering of all clergy to cultivate our clergy covenant. While this is not a "mandatory" event, all clergy are strongly encouraged to attend this important gathering. Advance registration is requested in order to provide lunch for all. There is no cost to attend. This event is for clergy only, we are unable to accommodate spouses. 

FREE TO REGISTER   ♦   www.inumc.org/covenantday2014

 Registration Deadline:  NOV. 4 at 11:59 p.m.

NEW Groves
NEW Davis
NEW Swisher
Rev. John Groves
Superintendent
765-51-UMCDS
(765-518-6237)
Rev. John Davis
Associate Superintendent
(office) 765-276-4797 
*John will be on vacation until September 22nd. 
Katie Swisher
District Assistant
(office) 765-276-4797
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